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UNC women's soccer alum named FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

4 days ago | keepingitheel.com | Michael McKay |Michael Mckay

Arsenal's Alessia Russo honored as top female by the English media Arsenal forward Alessia Russo was named Football Writers' Associate Women's Footballer of the Year for the 2024-25 season.
UNC basketball linked with 7th-year forward available in the transfer portal

5 days ago | keepingitheel.com | Braulio Perez

Hubert Davis continues to look for 2025-26 help. If Hubert Davis is focusing on adding veteran experience to his 2025-26 roster for the North Carolina basketball team, then few people are more qualified than Texas Tech's Devan Cambridge. Cambridge was recently granted an extra season of eligibility, meaning next campaign will be his seventh at the college level. Goodness. Now that Cambridge knows he's ready to rock for next season, he's also focused on finding a new home.
UNC football program adds talented tight end high school recruit

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Michael McKay |Michael Mckay

Cooper McCutchan from the Class of 2026 is coming to Chapel Hill. The UNC football program just received a commitment from the Class of 2026. 100% COMMITTED to play for @UNCFootball! #GoHeels Thank you @Belichick_B, @CoachFKitchens and @CoachPick53 for the opportunity.
UNC basketball fans are buzzing over must-see Caleb Wilson workout video

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Braulio Perez

Wilson is going to be a stud for Hubert Davis and Co. While a lot of the focus for the North Carolina Tar Heels of late has been on Hubert Davis looking for some wing help, don't let that take away from the excitement surrounding the future playmakers. Caleb Wilson will be in Chapel Hill before we know it and he's one of the best players in the country for his class. When Wilson committed to UNC, fans were overcome with joy - he's a big-time get.
Bill Belichick is searching for someone to clean up Jordon Hudson’s PR mess at UNC

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Josh Yourish

Bill Belichick is reportedly in talks with an experienced public relations specialist to help salvage UNC's image and his flailing book tour. Bill Belichick was always in control in New England. As he built his dynasty on the back of a “Do your job” mantra, Belichick managed every aspect of the franchise and artfully sidestepped even the most troubling of controversies.
North Carolina is keeping tabs on a notable international prospect

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

Could this international prospect be an answer to the UNC basketball program's need at the wing position? When Jim Tanner was named the first general manager in the history of the UNC basketball program, he noted that the Tar Heels would be active in the market for the top available players, whether that meant recruiting US talent or looking overseas to address some important roster needs.
UNC’s Drake Powell skyrockets up the board in new 2025 NBA Mock Draft

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Braulio Perez

Powell will land at an intriguing spot in CBS' new mock draft. When UNC basketball standout Drake Powell announced he was entering the NBA Draft while also retaining his college eligibility, it came as a major disappointment for Tar Heels fans. In essence, Powell has one big foot out the door, while still giving people some hope he'll return. However, with him receiving an invite to the NBA Draft Combine, it feels like the window for him to return to Chapel Hill continues to get smaller.
Gavin Blackwell's new home keeps him in the Atlantic Coast Conference

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

Where will the former UNC football wide receiver be continuing his college football career? Gavin Blackwell has found a new home, one that will keep him in the Atlantic Coast Conference. BREAKING: North Carolina transfer WR Gavin Blackwell has committed to Florida State🍢https://t.co/mINbC15ZN3 pic.twitter.com/guzEMlwsaO— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) May 4, 2025After visiting campus a few days ago, Blackwell has committed to the Florida State Seminoles.
Former UNC basketball backcourt duo earn invites to the G League Elite Camp

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

After not being invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, both former Tar Heels will have an opportunity to earn a trip there. The 2025 NBA Draft Combine invitees went out this week, as two former UNC basketball standouts did not make the cut to attend. However, both players will have the chance to earn a trip to compete at the upcoming combine. RJ Davis and Caleb Love have been invited to the G League Elite Camp, which will take place from May 9-11 in Chicago.
UNC Football set to host a transfer linebacker from a rival ACC program

1 week ago | keepingitheel.com | Nick Delahanty

When it comes to transfer portal recruiting, the Tar Heels aren't shying away from players with limited to no college experience. The UNC football program has been extremely active in the transfer portal, looking to fill some roster voids during the spring transfer portal window. After losing Amare Campbell to the transfer portal, the need for linebacker depth became much-more important for the Tar Heels to address.